Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Did You Know? -David Arquette Has Dyslexia

The charming and talented performer, David Arquette, may well have captured a new fan base by appearing on Dancing with the Stars.But he's won me over with his honest discussion about having dyslexia.

Dyslexia is a learning disability that makes it more difficult for people to recognize and understand the written language, which makes reading, writing and spelling especially difficult. It is not an intellectual disability.

Kudos to David Arquette for speaking out honestly about his dyslexia in front of an audience of millions, creating greater awareness and understanding of this disorder.

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As an author, consultant, speaker, and award-winning journalist on special needs, I have the honor of creating greater awareness of the value and potential of millions of children and young adults with special needs worldwide. It’s work about which I am passionate. My book, 'Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs: Raising the Bar of Expectations' (Jossey-Bass/Wiley, March 2006), is dedicated to my terrific son, Eric Richard Winter, who had cerebral palsy and passed away in 2003 at age 12. Eric was much more than just a disabled child, and now I'm sharing his lessons about ability with the world. I help adults see children with special needs through new eyes and challenge them to work harder to help this population reach their full potential. You can find out more about 'Breakthrough Parenting,' and my amazing son, by visiting my website: www.JudyWinter.com. There, you will learn how you can help me raise the bar of expectations for millions of children with special needs— one child at a time. It’s one deserving— and very cool cause!